Arya Bhavan

An amazing place we've enjoyed for over 20 years. Vegan and so delicious. Thank you Chef Kirti.

Let's start off with the good news and why this place gets one star from me.Its nice to see an Indian dining spot trying to use less fatty oils and ingredients and trying to be gluten free and having healthier options and for this novel idea this place gets one star.Unfortunately who cares about this concept if it's poorly done and fails in its execution, Aka this food is waterlogged, flavorless and hardly edible.Note to the cook...If your restaurant is sitting in the middle of Indian Town with this much good Indian food all around you how dare you serve food this terrible...Vegan or not.And to add insult to injury we waited for food for over an hour....huh?You can go to any grocery store in Chicago and go to the frozen section and grab a frozen Indian meal and it would be better.I can promise I will never visit this spot again.

Here is an Indian restaurant with a selection of all vegan items to choose from. If that's something anyone is looking for they can't do wrong coming here. Arya Bhavan is about as good as it can get. Big menu full of classics with plant based takes and you would hardly even know. The prices aren't bad as far as Indian food, plus they give big portions. Came here recently and we didn't know how good it would be. It certainly was better than expected. The place is pretty nice looking but it's still casual, and the owners and staff were very helpful in finding things for individual tastes. It's about $12 or so for an entree. That's about average for Indian food around here. It helps that the portions are big. We got a couple of the classic favorites and were pleased. I got the Organic Tofu Tikka Masala. This used sautéed smoked vegan cheese, and it definitely was a convincing substitute. For sure we need to come here again. It has tons more interesting things to get. The menu is conveniently all vegan so there's no need to ask about ingredients as far as what's acceptable, plus there's a lot that's gluten free as well.

Amazing food!It was my first time here and I'm so happy I chose this restaurant! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful with any questions I had! The inside was decorated very nicely with lots of plants to freshen up the space. I will be back!

Food: 4/5, Atmosphere: 5/5*Fully Vegan Indian Restaurant*Food: We came here for Chicago restaurant week and we had a great time! We tried an array of food and it was pretty good. The appetizers were delicious, especially the samosa. The Chana and lentils were pretty good but the flavor could've been richer and spicier. Atmosphere: The owner was very helpful and attentive. The restaurant is very nice and it's right in the heart of Devon Street. We felt very welcomed and that our service was truly appreciated.

Loved the healthier concept with delicious food and warm service by the owner. Their passion for good experience is evident in all the details. Highly recommend! The veg appetizer platter was the biggest hit!

We went to a buffet here this past week-- a special event since they have not been doing them since the pandemic. It was fantastic! Food prices have skyrocketed, so the fact that they did an all-you-can-eat buffet with samosas, rice, two salads, chutneys, naan, and five curries was amazing. Almost everyone had at least two plates (some had three!). Thank you for a fully vegan Indian restaurant in Chicago. I am sure it is hard to compete against vegetarian and omni places, but Arya Bhavan holds its own! Also, I have to add that I've gotten really sick at some veggie or omni places, because they sneak ghee or yogurt into things. Having a place free from animal cruelty is worth every bit of any drawbacks.

I'm actually quite confused how anyone could give this lovely restaurant anything below 5, let alone 3.8. I'm always a bit weary trying new vegan restaurants and especially any outside of the basic "american-style" ones, since I've personally had so many poor experiences. But never in my life have I had such deliciously flavorful food where you can just feel the love it was made with oozing out of every spoonful. I personally had just ordered takeout, but the mere minutes I spent waiting for them to finish wrapping up my food, not only were they welcoming and delightful to talk to, but made you feel at home. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!!

Terrific vegan Indian cuisine. Highly recommend the roti bread and bhindi masala, baigan bartha, palaak paneer, and all of the dals.

can't understand why someone would give this place anything less than 5 stars. The food is fresh, with the right amount of spice and flavor, really outstanding. The owners are very welcoming, and the place itself is very nicely kept and clean. What's not to like here?